PVC imports in Uganda: data, top suppliers and prices
Uganda imported $30.4 million of pvc in 2024 (30.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 55% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.4M | 30.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.7M | 22.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 29.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 22.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
Where Uganda imports pvc from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.6M | 74% |
| United States | $2.3M | 7.6% |
| India | $2.3M | 7.6% |
| Kenya | $829K | 2.7% |
| Oman | $405K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $375K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $321K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $291K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $231K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $197K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 65% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 31% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 2.8% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 1% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0.6% |
| 3904.30 | Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer | 0.1% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 0.1% |
| 3904.50 | Vinylidene chloride polymers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.25, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
PVC exports from Uganda
Exports of pvc by Uganda reached $487 thousand in 2024 (336 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $292K | 60% |
| Rwanda | $129K | 27% |
| South Sudan | $35K | 7.2% |
| Tanzania | $22K | 4.6% |
| Romania | $7K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Uganda?
The shipment records behind Uganda pvc imports (HS 3904): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Uganda?
Uganda imported pvc worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Uganda?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($22.6 million), followed by the United States (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 802% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Uganda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does Uganda also export pvc?
Yes. Uganda exported $487 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Rwanda and South Sudan. On balance Uganda is a net importer of this product, by about $29.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Uganda the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (65% of the value) and 3904.22 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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